Understanding Substance Misuse Course - CPCAB - USM - L2 - Starting Mid January - Evenings

This course is designed for Professionals and Individuals who wish to develop their knowledge of substance misuse in order to: -

Raise awareness of substance misuse and its consequences

Improve the knowledge, awareness understanding and effectiveness of those

• Currently working in the filed of substance misuse.
• Supporting people involved in substance misuse.
• Working to prevent substance misuse.

This is a stand-alone course leading to a nationally recognised qualification.  However, students may wish to consider progression to Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ’s in Health and Social care, or Level 2 and/or Level 3 in counselling Skills/Theory.

Term Dates: 16th January 2013 to 27 March 2013

Course Times: Wednesday Evening 6.30pm to 9.30 pm.

Guided Learning Hours: 10 weeks at 3 Hrs per week = 30 GLH.

Entry Requirements: No previous experience or training required. Min age 16.

Assessment Information: Internally assessed portfolio externally verified by CPCAB.

Course Objective: To raise awareness of Substance Misuse and its consequences.

USM-L2 is accredited by the Office of the Qualifications & Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) into the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). The qualification number for USM-L2 is 500/4684/6.